Possible Exam Topic: The Changing Role of the Presidency
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CD ok so im not sure if this is correct or will help (and i know these arent all the presidents between WWI and WWII) but if it helps lay it all out there, well here ya go!
In the beginning- president was mainly a role needed during wartime, Didn’t control economy (business cycle) WWI: WILSON
Viewed as a safety net for citizens Made war decisions Dealt with the big picture of America (war), rather then economical and social aspects GREAT DEPRESSION: HOOVER Presidency becomes involved with economic troubles- blamed for failure Depended on the people to bring economy back up GREAT DEPRESSION: ROOSEVELT Gained trust of people Personable, relatable Used the people to back him up Let them know they weren’t alone Controlled economy NEW DEAL- Worked with the people, FOR the people WWII: HOOVER Got people wanting to help Inspired Nationalism
Possible Exam Topic: The Changing Role of the Presidency
If you post something, please identify yourself by your initials.CD
ok so im not sure if this is correct or will help (and i know these arent all the presidents between WWI and WWII) but if it helps lay it all out there, well here ya go!
In the beginning- president was mainly a role needed during wartime, Didn’t control economy (business cycle)
WWI: WILSON
Viewed as a safety net for citizens
Made war decisions
Dealt with the big picture of America (war), rather then economical and social aspects
GREAT DEPRESSION: HOOVER
Presidency becomes involved with economic troubles- blamed for failure
Depended on the people to bring economy back up
GREAT DEPRESSION: ROOSEVELT
Gained trust of people
Personable, relatable
Used the people to back him up
Let them know they weren’t alone
Controlled economy NEW DEAL- Worked with the people, FOR the people
WWII: HOOVER
Got people wanting to help
Inspired Nationalism